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Newspaper
Wellington Leader
Location
Wellington, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jun 26, 1947
Page
8
Mrs. Freida Hise Jorstad, formerly a teacher in Samner wood school, was among 210 graduates in St. Olaf College 1947 class to receive a degree at commencement on June 9. She is the daughter of Mr and Mrs H L Hise of Shamrock.
Rev Clarence Garrison of Mangum Oklahoma has been called as pastor of the Baptist Church. He and his wife moved to the parsonage here recently. Farm news notes several fields harvested and crops washed out for the third time. visitors include Vernon Fritts and Louis from Amarillo and Mrs Faye Montgomery of Roswell New Mexico. Theo Parker built a concrete slate porch. Albert Miller and sons work at Higgins.
Crops are fair with ongoing rains and slippery roads keeping Sunday activities light. Several residents attended the Wellington rodeo, while others visit family in Amarillo and Oklahoma. Mrs C E Allen in Roswell NM remains gravely ill, prompting well wishes for recovery.
Frank C. Pollitt, longtime educator in Loco Wellington Pecos Perryton Palacios Valentine Alpine, was named principal of Bowie High School in El Paso after serving as assistant principal there for three years. A Fort Worth native, he holds a BA from Texas Christian University and an MA from Sul Ross. His wife also teaches in El Paso.
The Daughtry family expresses heartfelt appreciation to friends and neighbors for kindness during Mrs. Oscar Daughtry’s illness. Grateful for gifts from Loco and Arle communities, club women and school children. May God bless each giver. Oscar Daughtry Mrs. Wilma Sanders Austin Beal and family
Mrs Dolly Gardner hosts guests Mrs Ruth Barton and Mrs George Keller with Mr and Mrs J E Johnson and Miss Johnny Lee Barton of Dallas. Mrs Gallup of Indianapolis Indiana joins as well. Mrs Johnson is daughter of Mrs Gardner and sister to Mrs Barton and Mrs Keller.
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